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91.6% of surveyed dermatologists are worried about long skincare routines
A 2026 survey of Dutch dermatologists put numbers on something forums argue about constantly: are long routines doing more harm than good? What 168 respondents (146 dermatologists, 22 residents) said: 91.6% were concerne
0 0A "best-value dermatology procedures" list, and why readers were split
On Nate Pann, someone posted a summary of a dermatologist's YouTube video. Instead of pricey lifting devices, it named five relatively affordable options: a laser that makes spots crust over and fall off, flat-wart remov
0 1A good-value dermatologist with no English: has anyone brought an interpreter?
This thread is a few years old, but the question keeps coming up. On the Tripadvisor Seoul forum, a traveller said a friend had recommended a reasonably priced dermatology clinic with no English-speaking doctors. Clinics
0 0"We don't do medical visits": ever heard that at a Korean dermatology clinic?
On Clien, someone described a wasted trip to a neighborhood dermatology clinic. The map app showed a specialist, the waiting room was empty, yet the desk said it was appointment-only and this month's slots were closed. T
0 1Does years of beard laser hair removal really weaken your skin?
A question in DCInside's skin gallery: the poster wants laser hair removal for their beard, but a family member warned that it 'burns the pores', so doing it for a long time would weaken the skin and make it look worse.
0 1"Sunscreen won't make your skin better right now": do you agree?
A long post on Taiwan's PTT forum (BeautySalon board) sparked a lot of debate. The poster argued that sunscreen is not skincare that upgrades your skin, but a trade: you sacrifice how your skin feels today for how it age
0 1Aftercare following laser toning: what do people actually do?
Laser toning comes up a lot in Korea for dark spots and melasma, and visitors are curious too. But the question communities ask most isn't about the procedure. It's "What should I do afterward?" Commonly shared basics Fo
0 0The VAT refund on cosmetic procedures for tourists has ended (for now)
If you're planning a skin treatment in Korea, here's a change to know. The special rule that refunded VAT to foreign tourists on cosmetic and dermatology procedures has ended, and a bill to bring it back until 31 Decembe
0 0Had moles removed and they are still there: is one session never enough?
On theqoo's beauty board, someone had several moles removed two weeks earlier and kept them covered with hydrocolloid patches, only to find the moles had not gone, just faded a little. The doctor had warned that deep mol
0 0Korean skincare tried on sensitive skin: which ones got a yes, which got a no?
On Taiwan's PTT forum (BeautySalon board), someone with sensitive skin shared their verdicts. They used to prefer Japanese brands for their many gentle options, but over the past year or two had tried Korean products and
0 1Brown, acne-prone skin and a peel in Seoul: what did travellers suggest?
A traveller with brown, acne-prone skin asked on the Tripadvisor Seoul forum: they'd be in Seoul in spring and wanted a face peel. Could anyone point to a reliable clinic? What the replies said The most useful answer sug
0 1One beauty experience on your Korea trip — which do you pick?
On a short trip most people end up choosing just one or two. The usual shortlist: Personal colour analysis: know your tones, shop lipstick and clothes with a plan Head spa: mostly about relaxing mid-trip Dermatology cons
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If you could only pick one, which would it be?
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0 0Benzoyl peroxide and benzene: what the follow-up actually showed
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) has been an acne staple for decades, so the "it forms benzene" headlines worried a lot of people. Here is what the US FDA testing and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidance say. What th
0 0Anua PDRN serum or Torriden Dive-In: which for combination skin?
In August 2026, someone on the @cosme Q&A board in Japan asked: "I have combination skin and can't decide between Anua's PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Serum and Torriden's DIVE-IN Serum. Which would you recommend?" It was a p
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For combination skin, which would you pick?
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0 0Skin clinic on a trip: what makes you hesitate most?
Lots of people go back and forth on whether to visit a dermatology clinic during a Korea trip. Looking at the questions on travel forums, the worries usually boil down to a few things: Language: not being sure you really
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0 0Those viral 'Seoul dermatology guides' on Chinese social media: what to trust
Search 'Seoul dermatology' on Chinese-language social apps and you get endless guide posts: price-list screenshots, treatment menus, 'just go' recommendations. Lots of information, very uneven quality. Usually more usefu
0 0Korea passed 2 million foreign patients in 2025 — over 60% for dermatology
Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare says about 2.01 million foreign patients came to Korea in 2025, the first time the figure topped 2 million since records began in 2009. Key points: Dermatology: about 1.313 million,
0 0Melasma not budging with sunscreen alone? Let's talk heat and visible light
"I wear sunscreen every day and my melasma still gets darker" is one of the most common posts in skincare communities. Here's what dermatology resources and discussions tend to agree on. UV isn't the only trigger Melasma
0 0Korean skincare for oily skin? The brand Japanese answers named most
On the @cosme Q&A board in Japan, someone with oily skin asked: "Do fewer Koreans have oily skin? I want to switch to Korean skincare, but it all seems to be about preventing dryness." The question collected 24 answers b
0 0Sun sticks: not trusted on faces, loved for necks and hands?
On Girls Channel, a Japanese women's forum, someone asked what sunscreen sticks are actually like to use and whether they feel effective, since they'd never tried one (May 2024). The thread ran long. Here's how the repli
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